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labtec's Spendor convert System
Last Update: May 07, 2004 at 22:51:49 IP Address: 68.14.34.52
Amplifier: Modified McCormack DNA.5 Rev A Platinum Mono Blocks (all revisions including carbon matrix wiring)

Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Conrad Johnson Premier 17ls
Speakers: Spendor S9 (3-way, rear ported, 87 db sensitivity)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Shanling SCD-T200 w/ Turbomod by Empirical Audio
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Silver Audio Symphony 32 - Dual Run for biwiring

Audio Research Litz custom terminated with Eichmann Bullet Plugs

Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): BPT 3.5
Tweaks: Straight Wire Blue Thunder Power Cords. BPT Litz 7 gauge. Shunyata Sidewinder.

Also, use Nordost Eco spray, Polycrystal speaker spikes, Clearaudio Magix isolation devices.

Room Size (LxWxH): 12 x 14 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments: System setup on the long wall. Echo Busters in the ceiling corners. Drapes and Sonex panels on the wall behind listening position and behind speakers. Also converted a roll of Owens Corning R11 insulation into a table (cover with fabric and glass top) to cover 1st reflection point. Creative use of large, dense pillows and drapes.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): All
System Goals/Comments: Goal is to buy equipment to listen to music, not vice-versa.
System Strengths: Midrange, soundstage, balance, detail, non-fatiguing and coherence.
System Weaknesses: Could use a bigger room.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Toshiba 36" model #yadayadayada
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Onkyo something or other
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): Paradigm Titans and CC170; Niles in-ceiling surrounds; Velodyne HGS10

Velodyne HGS-10

Sources (DVD/VCR): Toshiba #asdsdfsdgfdg
Comments on HT System: Paradigm, Toshiba and Velodyne stuff are pretty darn good for home theatre. In particular, the Paradigm and Toshiba stuff are excellent values.

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